Morgan
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Component |
Current Status |
Recommendations |
Cost |
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General Exterior |
The tax office is a two story building with a basement, (P1, P2, P3, P4). It has a block of foundation with no evidence of settlement. There is a water leakage problem, (P5). |
The basement should be waterproofed to prevent water infiltration. |
$15,000 |
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Exterior Walls |
The brick walls are in good condition with no water damage. |
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Roof |
The flat roof has a rubber membrane and appears to be in good condition, (P6) |
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Windows and Doors |
The windows are single pane wood windows. They are in good condition. The wooden doors appear to be in good condition as well. |
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Fire Safety |
There are no fire alarms, sprinklers, exit lights, or emergency lighting. The stairs not enclosed and are blocked, (P7). The material stored around and beneath the stairwells should be removed for fire safety. There is no panic hardware on the doors and they do not swing outward. There are not two means of egress from each floor. |
Install: Fire alarm system. New steel doors with panic hardware. Exit and emergency lights. Second interior stairway during renovation. |
$5,000 $3,000 $4,500 $10,000 |
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Uses same parking as CH, no public areas except for
reception area, no |
Add an accessible parking space. Provide an Install a ramp to the building Install a lift or elevator for access to all public areas. |
$240 $10,000 $5,000 $20,000 |
Structure
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The floors are wood and appear to be in good condition. |
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Security |
There are no security systems in the building. |
Install a metal detector. Install CCTV cameras connected to the courthouse system. Install duress alarms for the prosecuting attorneys. |
$4,500 $4,500 $800 |
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Electrical |
The electrical service needs to be upgraded during the renovation. |
Upgrade the electrical service to the building. |
$34,000 |
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Mechanical |
The building has an oil-fired boiler. |
Upgrade the HVAC system and eliminate the oil-fired boiler. |
$30,000 |
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Work Safety |
No work safety issues were noted. |
Perform an asbestos study before renovation is begun. |
$2,000 |
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Space requirements |
There is a need for additional storage and office space for the county. |
Renovate the building as needed to provide office and storage space. |
$100,000 |
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Subtotal |
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$248,540 |
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Soft Costs |
Professional fees, permits, surveys, and studies |
20% |
$49,708 |
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Total |
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$298,248 |